Offense is much more fun that Defense!

I was going through the week as I usually do and thinking about the message from last Sunday morning. The part about being on offense instead of defense was still on my mind. It was like the Lord was relentlessly anchoring this truth in me.

Allow me to continue with that thought. The 6th chapter of Ephesians describes the spiritual armor God has provided for us. It speaks of the helmet of salvation, the breastplate of righteousness, the belt of truth, the shield of faith, and the shoes that are the preparation of the gospel of peace.

Did you notice that all those pieces of armor are only for defensive purposes? The passage mentions only one weapon for offense. That weapon is the SWORD OF THE SPIRIT.

If we are going to be leaders in our families, our communities, and our churches, then we must become a people who know how to take ground and move forward!

To get to a place we have never been, to move forward, to take ground, to score...we must learn more of God's word and use scripture as our weapon faced with challenges, when the enemy is trying to withhold what is rightfully ours.

Wouldn't you rather be fighting for increase rather than just defending what you already have? That is where the fun begins!

If an athlete's goal is just to keep the other guy from scoring, that athlete is history! If the goal is just to play great defense, if the only hope is to keep from being embarrassed again, then losing is a sure result.

Victory only comes to those who learn how to live on the offensive. Victory only comes to those who confidently take the weapon of God and put it into practice! That is what the word of God is designed to do. It is the catalyst for winning over our enemy!

What does that look like in everyday life?


When challenged to move forward:

1. find scripture that applies to your situation
2. memorize it (if you can)
3. write it on numerous post-its and place it in key places
4. believe it
5. renew your mind with it
6. speak it out with aggressive passion as often as necessary
7. stand firm despite further challenges
8. experience victory

Key Point - Your bible doesn't need to be beautiful or trendy, it is a weapon! It should feel like a baseball glove that has been worn and fits perfectly. When your bible feels like a glove, then you'll know you are using it as a weapon!

Now, get your sword and let's go and Kick Butt!